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Skye Bioscience, Inc. Common Stock(SKYE)
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Upturn Advisory & Investor View for SKYE
09/24/2026: SKYE (1-star) is currently NOT-A-BUY. Pass it for now.
Skye Bioscience is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing therapies for metabolic and eye-related diseases, most notably through its CB1-targeting candidate, Nimacimab. Its core business strength lies in its strategic focus on the high-growth obesity market, offering a potential alternative to current weight-loss solutions. The company's primary growth opportunity centers on positive clinical trial results that could facilitate partnerships or acquisition. Investors face significant risks, including binary clinical outcomes, high cash burn, and intense competition from entrenched industry leaders. This stock is best suited for growth-oriented investors with a high risk tolerance who are closely monitoring clinical trial milestones and management's capital allocation strategy.
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Investor Fit
| Investor style | Fit | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Growth investor | Mixed fit | This is a high-risk, high-reward play on clinical trial outcomes rather than a stable growth company. |
| Momentum investor | Strong fit while signal remains positive | The stock can experience significant moves based on news cycles or data readouts, attracting momentum interest. |
| Value investor | Weak fit | Lack of earnings and product revenue makes traditional value metrics inapplicable. |
| Dividend investor | Weak fit | The company does not pay a dividend and focuses entirely on capital reinvestment. |
| Low-risk investor | Weak fit | Biotechnology development carries inherent volatility and binary risk that is unsuitable for risk-averse investors. |
Risk Profile
| Risk factor | Level | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Price volatility | High | Clinical-stage stocks are prone to large price swings based on trial results and regulatory news. |
| Valuation risk | High | Valuations are speculative and depend heavily on future success that is not guaranteed. |
| Competition risk (metabolic drug market) | High | Incumbent players have massive resources and entrenched market positions. |
| Business quality | Medium | The company relies on its ability to execute clinical programs effectively. |
| Dividend income | Low / none | There is no income generation for shareholders. |
| Execution risk | High | Failure at any stage of the clinical pipeline could jeopardize the business viability. |
Price Behavior

Strong Uptrend
The stock has maintained a strong upward price trend across the last three quarters.

Extreme Price Shocks
The stock has experienced exceptionally large and disruptive price movements during the period.
Analysis of Past Performance
Type Stock | Historic Profit -27.22% | Avg. Invested days 22 | Today’s Advisory PASS |
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Key Highlights
Company Size Small-Cap Stock | Market Capitalization 7.97M USD | Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 68 |
Price to earnings Ratio - | 1Y Target Price 68 | ||
Volume (30-day avg) 794.5K shares | Beta 2.9 | 52 Weeks Range 0.26 - 4.99 | Updated Date 09/24/2026 |
52 Weeks Range 0.26 - 4.99 | Updated Date 09/24/2026 | ||
Dividends yield (FY) - | Basic EPS (TTM) -10.69 |
How Company Makes Money
| Business area | What it includes | Retail investor read |
|---|---|---|
| Drug Development | Clinical trial candidates including Nimacimab. | The company does not currently generate product revenue and relies on potential future drug approvals. |
Valuation
Trailing PE - | Forward PE - | Enterprise Value -2.31M | Price to Sales(TTM) 117.9 |
Enterprise Value -2.31M | Price to Sales(TTM) 117.9 | ||
Enterprise Value to Revenue 220.74 | Enterprise Value to EBITDA -2.56 | Shares Outstanding 4.43M | Shares Floating 2.81M |
Shares Outstanding 4.43M | Shares Floating 2.81M | ||
Percent Insiders 4.24 | Percent Institutions 43.73 |
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Financial Metrics
🧭 Investment Snapshot
Total Revenue (Scale)
Total money earned from selling products or services before any costs. It is needed to understand the scale of the business and its ability to generate income.
Net Income (Profit)
Final profit after all expenses, interest, and taxes are deducted. It is needed to determine the overall profitability available to shareholders.
Free Cash Flow (Cash Strength)
Cash remaining after operating activities and capital expenditures, showing cash available for growth. It is needed to evaluate the company’s ability to invest, pay dividends, or reduce debt.
📈 Growth & Strength
Operating Income (Core Profit)
Profit from core operations after deducting all operating expenses. It is needed to measure how efficiently the company runs its primary business activities.
EBITDA (Cash Earnings)
Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation, and amortization, indicating operating cash potential. It is needed to compare operating performance across companies without accounting or financing differences.
Gross Profit (Unit Profitability)
Revenue minus cost of revenue, showing profit after direct production costs. It is needed to evaluate core business profitability before overhead expenses.
🛡️ Financial Safety
Cash (Liquidity Buffer)
Total cash and cash equivalents on hand. It is needed to evaluate immediate liquidity and financial flexibility.
Total Debt (Leverage Risk)
Total debt including both short-term and long-term components. It is needed to assess the company’s leverage and financial risk.
Net Working Capital (Short-Term Health)
Current assets minus current liabilities, indicating short-term liquidity strength. It is needed to assess whether the company can meet its short-term obligations.
🧱 Balance Sheet Strength
Stockholder Equity (Net Worth)
Total equity value held by shareholders. It is needed to understand the net worth of the company from the owners’ perspective.
Total Assets (Asset Base)
The full value of everything the company owns, including cash, inventory, equipment, and investments. It is needed to understand the resource base used to generate revenue.
Income Before Tax (Pre-Tax Earnings)
Income before provision for income taxes. It is needed to analyze profitability independent of tax structures.
⚙️ Cost & Drag Factors
Cost of Revenue (Production Cost)
Direct costs required to produce and deliver the products or services sold. It is needed to assess efficiency in production and service delivery.
Total Operating Expenses (Operating Cost)
Indirect costs of running the business such as salaries, marketing, and administration. It is needed to understand how much it costs to sustain ongoing business operations.
Income Tax Expense (Tax Drag)
Amount of taxes paid or payable to the government. It is needed to evaluate the impact of taxation on overall profitability.
About Skye Bioscience, Inc. Common Stock
Exchange NASDAQ | Headquarters San Diego, CA, United States | ||
IPO Launch date 2015-04-02 | President, CEO & Director Mr. Punit S. Dhillon B.A. | ||
Sector Healthcare | Industry Biotechnology | Full time employees 2 | Website https://skyebioscience.com |
Full time employees 2 | Website https://skyebioscience.com | ||
Skye Bioscience, Inc., a clinical-stage biotechnology company, develops molecules that modulate G-protein-coupled receptors to treat obesity, overweight, and related metabolic diseases. The company's lead clinical asset is nimacimab, a peripherally-restricted negative allosteric modulating antibody targeting cannabinoid receptor 1 (CB1) administered as a subcutaneous injectable, which targets CB1 receptors in peripheral tissues including adipose, liver, and muscle tissues with limited central nervous system accumulation. Nimacimab addresses metabolic processes related to energy expenditure, fat mobilization, leptin sensitivity, appetite regulation, and satiety signaling. Skye Bioscience, Inc. was formerly known as Emerald Bioscience Inc. and changed its name to Skye Bioscience, Inc. in December 2020. Skye Bioscience, Inc. was incorporated in 2011 and is based in San Diego, California.

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